"Assistant Professor of Earth Science"

The Department of Geology and Geography at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Earth Science, to begin July 1, 2026. We are searching for a geoscientist whose research interests are in the earth, ocean, atmospheric, or polar sciences or in geoscience education. We seek candidates who have potential for outstanding scholarly contributions in research and a demonstrated commitment to accessible and inclusive pedagogy. The teaching load is 2/2, and the successful candidate will teach an intermediate-level undergraduate course on Weather and Atmospheric Science in addition to general education and upper-level courses. The successful candidate will also have experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Ph.D. or ABD is required. Review of applications begins October 1, 2025. For questions, contact Michelle Markley at mmarkley@mtholyoke.edu.